An eerie and abandoned convent lies in ruins on the hillside above Monchique. If you’re into unique buildings, history and places with a somewhat odd feeling to them, then visiting Monchique’s convent might be for you! It’s full name is Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro and it’s a short walk from the town of …
Fuseta is a relatively unspoilt fishing town approximately 20km east of Faro and a great introduction to the east Algarve. Visiting the town and its beaches can be a great daytrip to experience some of the ‘local’ Algarve many of the bigger and more famous coastal towns are lacking. With some of the most stunning …
The centre of the Algarve is undoubtedly the most popular and the most widely visited area. Within central Algarve you’ll not only find the big resort towns like Albufeira and Vilamoura, but also historical towns like Silves and Loulé, not to mention the regional capital of the Algarve, Faro. So what exactly is included in …
Estoi is a small village located 10km into the hills above Faro. It’s full of typical Algarve charm with a slower pace of life. The village is famous for three things; its palace (Palácio de Estoi), its Roman history, and its 15th Century church (Igreja Matriz de Estoi). With both inexpensive and convenient travel options …
